Prefecture guide
Tokushima
徳島県
Eastern Shikoku of the Awa Odori dance festival, the Naruto whirlpools, the vine bridges of the Iya Valley and the first temples of the pilgrimage.
Advisories (minor): Thunder, Strong wind, High waves · Alerts for all of Japan
- places to see
- 30
- town guides
- 2
- protected local foods
- 4
- traditional crafts
- 3
- Japan Heritage stories
- 3
Map of Tokushima
Tap a pin to see the place, or a town name for its guide. You can switch on places to eat and stay too.
Places to see in Tokushima
- Tokushima City
Ichinomiya Shrine
一宮神社A Shinto shrine in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
- Tokushima City
Tokushima Central Park
徳島中央公園A park in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
- Tokushima City
Tokushima Castle Museum
徳島市立徳島城博物館A castle in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
- Tokushima City
Old Tokushima Castle Omotegoten Garden
旧徳島城表御殿庭園A castle in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Dan-no-Tsukaana Kofun Group
段の塚穴古墳群An ancient burial mound in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
- Naruto
Ushihiko Shrine
宇志比古神社A Shinto shrine in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Kozato Temple Ruins
郡里廃寺跡A historic site in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
- Tokushima City
Tsurugisan Shrine
剣山神社A Shinto shrine in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Daisan Park
台山公園A park in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Uzu Park
UZU PARKA park in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Awa Kokufu Street Corner Museum
こくふ街角博物館A museum in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Kamiita Town Family Sports Park
上板町ファミリースポーツ公園A park in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Town guides in Tokushima
The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.
Taste of Tokushima
Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.
Traditional crafts of Tokushima
Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.
This week's weather (nearest forecast: Takamatsu)
Today
24 Oct
Rain
High 27°CLow 20°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 25°CLow 21°C
Rain 90%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 23°CLow 17°C
Rain 70%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 24°CLow 15°C
Rain 50%
Warm: T-shirts and breathable clothes, plus a light layer for air-conditioned trains and shops.
Explore by interest
Japan Heritage stories
Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.
Good to know
- Awa Odori takes over Tokushima city in mid August during Obon.
- The Naruto whirlpools are strongest around spring tides; check the daily tide table.
- The Iya Valley is remote and best explored by car or on a tour.
Questions travellers ask
How do I get to Tokushima?
Highway buses from Shin-Kobe or Osaka cross Awaji Island to Tokushima. From Takamatsu, take the JR Uzushio limited express; from Matsuyama, limited express trains also run. Tokushima Airport has domestic flights, and ferries sail from Wakayama.
When is the Awa Odori festival?
Every August during the Obon holidays, when huge crowds come to Tokushima City to watch and join the dancing. Book accommodation early. Other seasons are good too: rafting from spring, surfing in summer, and autumn colors in the Iya Valley and Oboke Gorge in November.
What should I eat in Tokushima?
Naruto kintoki sweet potatoes, handmade thick somen, and sudachi, a sour little citrus squeezed over grilled fish and hot pots. Indigo dyeing, called Japan blue, is the local craft to see.
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